Bayou Blue, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bayou Blue, Louisiana is 11,218 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $60,189, the median home value is $184,200, and the median age is 34.4.
11,218
Population
482
People / sq mi
$60,189
Median Income
$184,200
Median Home Value
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Bayou Blue covers 23.3 sq mi of land at 482 people per square mile.
About Bayou Blue, LA
Bayou Blue stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US cities, at roughly 482 people per square mile. With 11,218 residents, Bayou Blue is a city in Louisiana. It ranks #49 among cities in Louisiana by population.
The typical household earns $60,189, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 16.7%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $184,200, with typical rent around $1,207.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 12.0%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 6.2% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$60,189
Median Household Income
$26,775
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$184,200
Median Home Value
$1,207
Median Rent
89.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
83.7%
High School+
12.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
81.7%
Public Transit
6.2%
Work From Home
26.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
8.8%
Foreign Born
93.6%
Non-English at Home
5.7%
Veterans
17.9%
With Disability
92.3%
Health Insurance
97.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.8% |
| Construction | 15.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 7.5% |
| Retail Trade | 7.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Information | 3.2% |
| Public Administration | 3.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bayou Blue, Louisiana has a population of 11,218 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest city in Louisiana.
The median household income in Bayou Blue, Louisiana is $60,189, with 16.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bayou Blue, Louisiana is $184,200, with median monthly rent at $1,207 and a homeownership rate of 89.4%.
The median age in Bayou Blue, Louisiana is 34.4 years. The population is 46.5% male and 53.5% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.